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Juba, South Sudan 🇸🇸
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Nomad Score:
37%
💰 Cost & Affordability
💸 Cost of Living
81%
Weight: 150
Generally low cost of living due to local economic conditions, though imported goods can be expensive.
🏠 Accommodation Cost
74%
Weight: 80
Affordable housing options available but quality varies; expat areas are pricier.
🍎 Food & Groceries
78%
Weight: 40
Local markets offer inexpensive fresh produce; imported food items are costly.
🚌 Transportation Cost
85%
Weight: 20
Public transport is minimal but informal options like shared taxis are cheap.
🎟️ Entertainment Cost
42%
Weight: 15
Limited entertainment venues; costs vary but options are scarce.
🏋️ Gym Membership Cost
31%
Weight: 10
Few gyms available; membership fees are relatively high compared to local income.
💱 Currency Stability
23%
Weight: 30
South Sudanese Pound is highly volatile with frequent inflation concerns.
💻 Digital Nomad Essentials
🚀 Internet Speed
37%
Weight: 100
Internet is slow and unreliable with frequent outages; limited broadband infrastructure.
👥 Coworking Spaces Availability
10%
Weight: 40
No formal coworking spaces; digital nomads rely on cafes or hotels.
☕ Cafes with WiFi
25%
Weight: 30
Few cafes offer WiFi; connectivity often unstable.
💻☕ Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes
12%
Weight: 30
Very limited options; cafes are not typically set up for remote work.
🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity
8%
Weight: 100
Very low presence of digital nomads due to infrastructure and safety concerns.
📱 Local SIM Card Availability
70%
Weight: 25
SIM cards are easy to obtain with valid ID; affordable plans.
🌟 Quality of Life
⚖️ Work-Life Balance
50%
Weight: 30
Work culture is informal; limited leisure options affect balance.
🌳 Environmental Quality
34%
Weight: 15
Urban pollution and waste management issues impact environment.
🧼 Cleanliness
27%
Weight: 10
City struggles with sanitation and waste disposal.
🗨️ Language Barrier
45%
Weight: 30
English is official language but local dialects dominate; communication can be challenging.
💨 Air Quality
30%
Weight: 15
Dust and vehicle emissions contribute to poor air quality.
👨👩👧👦 Family Friendly
30%
Weight: 25
Limited family-oriented amenities and safety concerns.
🏥 Healthcare
🏥 Healthcare Quality
20%
Weight: 20
Healthcare facilities are limited and often under-resourced.
💉 Healthcare Affordability
60%
Weight: 25
Healthcare costs are low but quality is a concern.
🏥 Healthcare
21%
Weight: 20
Basic healthcare available but lacks advanced medical services.
🌿 Climate & Environment
☀️ Weather
79%
Weight: 80
Tropical climate with hot temperatures year-round; dry season preferred.
🌪️ Natural Disaster Risk
65%
Weight: 10
Low risk of major natural disasters; occasional flooding during rainy season.
🏞️ Green Spaces
28%
Weight: 10
Few public parks or green areas within the city.
❄️ Air Conditioning
40%
Weight: 15
Limited availability in public spaces; many accommodations lack AC.
🍂 Seasonal Variety
15%
Weight: 10
Minimal seasonal variation; mostly hot and humid.
🔊 Noise Pollution
40%
Weight: 10
Moderate noise levels from traffic and urban activity.
🎭 Culture & Entertainment
🎭 Culture
57%
Weight: 20
Rich local culture with diverse ethnic groups but limited cultural events.
🌃 Nightlife
18%
Weight: 15
Very limited nightlife options; safety concerns restrict evening activities.
🏞️ Outdoors & Nature
50%
Weight: 15
Nearby natural attractions exist but infrastructure for tourism is minimal.
🗣️ Language Learning Opportunities
30%
Weight: 10
Few formal language schools; immersion possible but challenging.
🧭 Local Experiences & Tours
40%
Weight: 10
Limited organized tours; local experiences require connections.
🎳 Indoors Fun
25%
Weight: 10
Scarce indoor entertainment options like cinemas or malls.
🍎 Food & Fitness
🍽️ Food Scene
55%
Weight: 25
Local cuisine is unique but limited variety for international tastes.
🧠 Yoga Studios
5%
Weight: 10
Virtually no yoga studios or wellness centers.
🏋️ Fitness Facilities
20%
Weight: 15
Few gyms or fitness centers; facilities are basic.
🥗 Healthy Food Options
40%
Weight: 15
Fresh produce available but limited organic or health-focused stores.
💼 Work Environment
🕰️ Time Zone Favorability
68%
Weight: 20
GMT+3 time zone is convenient for Europe and parts of Asia.
🤝 Networking Opportunities
15%
Weight: 25
Limited professional networking events or communities.
💻 Remote Job Opportunities
20%
Weight: 20
Local remote job market is minimal; most rely on international clients.
🆓 Freelance Ecosystem
17%
Weight: 20
Freelance community is small and informal.
🏢 Coworking Quality
8%
Weight: 30
No dedicated coworking spaces; makeshift setups lack amenities.
📈 Business & Economy
🚀 Startup Scene
10%
Weight: 15
Startup ecosystem is nascent with limited support infrastructure.
💳 Local Payment Services
32%
Weight: 10
Mobile money services exist but banking infrastructure is weak.
🔗 Blockchain & Crypto Adoption
15%
Weight: 15
Very low awareness and adoption of blockchain or crypto technologies.
🚆 Transportation
✈️ Airport Connectivity
35%
Weight: 30
Juba International Airport has limited international flights.
🚇 Public Transit
10%
Weight: 20
No formal public transit system; reliance on informal taxis.
🚶 Walkability
30%
Weight: 20
Some areas walkable but infrastructure and safety concerns limit pedestrian activity.
🚗 Ride-sharing Services
5%
Weight: 15
No established ride-sharing apps; informal taxi services dominate.
🚲 Cycling
10%
Weight: 10
Lack of cycling infrastructure and safety concerns.
🚄 Intercity Travel Options
25%
Weight: 15
Limited and unreliable intercity transport options.
🛵 Scooter/Bike Rental Availability
0%
Weight: 10
No scooter or bike rental services available.
📡 Connectivity
📱 Mobile Network Coverage
50%
Weight: 20
Mobile coverage is patchy but improving; 3G/4G available in central areas.
🔒 VPN Reliability
40%
Weight: 20
VPN services generally work but internet instability affects performance.
⚡ Power Grid Reliability
20%
Weight: 15
Frequent power outages; many rely on generators.
📶 Public WiFi Availability
10%
Weight: 10
Public WiFi is rare and unreliable.
⚖️ Legal & Administrative
🛂 Visa Ease
40%
Weight: 40
Visa on arrival available for many nationalities but process can be slow.
📊 Tax Friendliness
50%
Weight: 30
Tax rates are moderate but enforcement is inconsistent.
🗣️ Freedom of Speech
30%
Weight: 15
Limited freedom of speech with government restrictions.
🏛️ Political Stability
20%
Weight: 20
Ongoing political tensions and security concerns affect stability.
🏦 Ease of Opening Bank Account
30%
Weight: 15
Banking procedures are bureaucratic and require local documentation.
📄 Ease of Business Registration
35%
Weight: 10
Business registration is possible but slow and complex.
📄✈️ Digital Nomad Visa Availability
0%
Weight: 35
No digital nomad visa or similar programs available.
🌍 Digital Nomad Community
🌍 Nomad Friendly
10%
Weight: 50
Overall infrastructure and safety issues make it unfriendly for nomads.
🤝 Nomad Events & Meetups
0%
Weight: 25
No known digital nomad events or meetups.
🌐👥 Online Community Presence
15%
Weight: 20
Very limited online presence or community for digital nomads.
🛡️ Safety & Tolerance
🛡️ Safety
20%
Weight: 100
Security concerns due to crime and political instability.
♀️ Female Friendly
20%
Weight: 50
Cultural norms and safety issues pose challenges for female travelers.
✊ Racial Tolerance
40%
Weight: 50
Generally tolerant but occasional ethnic tensions exist.